It’s almost like Drake just can’t loose. Today, the 6 God himself was named Spotify’s most streamed artist of 2015. With two projects released this year, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and What A Time To Be Alive, Drake racked up over 1.8 billion streams and 46 million listeners. To compliment Drizzy, Spotify’s most streamed female artist this year was everyone’s favorite bad gal, Rihanna. Rihanna is ending 2015 with over 1 billion streams and 57 million listeners. Overall, Spotify said 75 million listeners streamed over 20 billion hours of music this year through their service. Hit the jump for more.
Jimmy Fallon Covered Our Fave Hits Of 2015 In A Hilarious Holiday Parody
Jimmy Fallon’s night show has become one of the funniest and most popular, as he bring our fave celebs on to his show to participate in funny skits and performances. As 2015 nears it’s end, Fallon covered the best of the year in one long hilarious holiday parody.
The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj & Fetty Wap Top Pandora’s List Of Most “Thumbed-Up” Songs For 2015
2015 is on it’s way out the door, however before we ring in the New Year, Pandora has released its list of the 100 most “thumbed-up” songs of the year. Earning top slots are artists like R&B sensation The Weeknd, who managed to land two spots in the Top 10 with his hits, “The Hills” and “Earned It.” The Weeknd is joined by fellow artists Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, Fetty Wap, Trey Songz, Rihanna and more. According to Lars Murray, SVP of Pandora Music Makers Group, “Listeners flock to Pandora to hear their favorite music,” he continued, “The Thumb Hundred is unique in radio. It isn’t a list of what Pandora told people to listen to, it’s a true reflection of what more than 78 million monthly listeners told us their top songs for the year are, through every single thumb up.” Hit the jump to check out the TOP 20.
Erykah Badu Will Host The 2015 Soul Train Awards
Today CENTRIC announced that the 2015 Soul Train Awards will be hosted by the ever-fabulous Erykah Badu. The singer-song writer will be celebrating R&B legends and the new generation in Las Vegas on Nov. 6th. This year’s nominees include Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Tyrese, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Fetty Wap, Big Sean and many more. Being honored this year with the Legends Award is Babyface and Jill Scott will also receive first-ever Lady of Soul award. Make sure you catch The Soul Train Awards when they air on Nov. 29th at 8:00 p.m on BET and Centric. Hit the jump for a full list of the nominees.
(Video + Photo) The 2015 NY Comic Con Was L.I.T. Watch The Recap Here!
That time of the year has come and gone. No, not by birthday (that’s in June), but the 2015 New York Comic Convention took place over the weekend. In case you were not there, drop down bottom for the recap.
Drake Scores The Top-Selling Digital Album of 2015
Congratulations, Drake! The official SoundScan report for the first three quarters of 2015 came out this week and revealed that Drake holds the spot for the top selling digital album of the year, with his ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ album. More details below.
